Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations for Higher Education, Governor's Action (8/2008)This item provides an overview of the fiscal year 2009 budget for higher education approved by the Illinois General Assembly on May 31, 2008 and signed by the Governor, after executing his veto authority, on July 10, 2008. The fiscal year 2009 budget includes $2.385 billion in state general funds for higher education operations and grants.